The location and area was so laid back and relaxing. We took walks, sat on our private patio and enjoyed breakfast outside one morning.

Susan,
United States of America

Great service and will def be back again. Thanks so much!

Amanda,
United States of America

We loved the comfortable room (a little bit tight) with king size bed and a nice-sized balcony with views of marina and bay. Walking distance to several restaurants but we really enjoyed the on site restaurant. Nice pools!

Joan,
United States of America

This was a last minute decision and was an unexpected pleasure. From the moment I arrived, it was a great surprise .Beautiful view, comfortable and easy access to downtown.

Robert,
United States of America

Our room was spacious with a wonderful view of the marina right outside our door. Every staff person we met was friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. It was a great experience all around!!!!

Debbie,
United States of America

Set on Shelter Island, along the San Diego Bay, this hotel offers a private marina, stunning views of the bay and enjoyable facilities, including an on-site restaurant.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Island Palms Hotel & Marina features 2 bayside pools as well as a fitness center. After a day exploring scenic Shelter Island, guests can relax in the outdoor hot tub or beside the outdoor fireplace.

The Blue Wave Bar & Grill serves fresh seafood, delicious steaks and more. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Blue Wave boasts outdoor dining as well as stunning views of the San Diego Bay and the hotel's marina.

Point Loma is a great choice for travelers interested in Fishing, Sailing and Seafood.

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Anonymous

United States of America

6.7

Pleasant

March 26, 2015

Restaurant is not good. Also, if you ask for a taxi, even if you say you
do not want a limo, they will get you a limo (which ended up being more
$$ than the taxi would have been... Maybe they get special commissions
from the limo services?!)

Andrew

Patricia

The United Kingdom

9.6

Exceptional

March 3, 2015

Slightly isolated from the main part of San Diego and travel other than by taxi was difficult

Staff were very friendly and helpful
Food was excellent
Rooms were comfortable and clean and had all the facilities required. I especially liked the fact that I could shower after i had checked out because I was leaving late.

Terrance

Anonymous

United States of America

9.6

Exceptional

February 17, 2015

The restaurant on Valentine's evening waited 35 min after I placed order to tell me they no long had scallops. I decided motto order anything else because their kitchen would be closing shortly and I also had my 7 month old son with us and he was getting tired. My fiancé ordered the seared salmon and said it looked and tased like dog food.

Anonymous

United States of America

10

Exceptional

February 15, 2015

The only problem we had wasn't specificly for the Island Palms but for the advertising of a good place to ride bikes. They advertise free bike rentals for biking and this is not a good location to ride bikes with young children. The path across from the motel is a walking/jogging path and no bikes are allowed. There is another path behind the motel that is paved but narrow and also more for joggers and walkers. We rode our bikes towards the marina and due to the amount of traffic on the roads it was very stressful for us as parents of young children. We found a bit larger of a path to ride on but again it was more for joggers/walkers as it dropped off to a rocky embankment towards the harbor on one side.

The staff was very friendly and helpfu by answering all of my questions regarding the area. They were able to give us an extended check out unti one because we were going to go bike riding and the children wanted to use the pools again before we left. The pools were heated to the perfect temperature. They also recommended a great mexican restaurant in Old Town called El coyote and gave us a coupon for a free appetizer. The staff was so accomodating.